Summary Statement

A class incumbent is responsible for performing entry level para-professional human resources work to support the administration of the human resources function.

Nature and Scope

A class incumbent reports to a technical superior and processes human resource transactions primarily in the areas of pay, benefits and applicant services that require specific application of merit rules, state/federal human resource program requirements, department/agency policies and procedures and union contracts. As experience is gained, a progressively expanding range of human resource transactions are processed.

Essential Functions

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

Prepares memos, letters and general correspondence in support of human resources activities.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

The intent of the listed knowledge, skills and abilities is to give a general indication of the core requirements for all positions in the class series; therefore, the KSA’s listed are not exhaustive or necessarily inclusive of the requirements of every position in the class.

Knowledge of standard office practices and procedures.

Knowledge of mathematics.

Ability to apply the procedures for processing human resource transactions.

Ability to apply interviewing practices and techniques.

Ability to learn and apply merit rules, department/agency policies and procedures in areas of job responsibilities.